fuel surcharge

[nightcreacher]

I had a couple loads this week that had the actual revenue on the paperwork,including the fsc.In both loads,my percentage was as it should have been,but what really surprized me was the fsc. Just figuring the loaded miles,my fsc was more than the customer paid fecc,plus i received fsc for all my empty miles from fecc,this the customer wasnt responsible for.

 

[davekc]

They probably could give a little up from time to time if they normally keep 38 percent of it.
Sounds like a miscue, and they gave you the FSC that a broker would get.

 

[Jefferson3000]

Rejoice, my friend.

 

[nightcreacher]

They probably could give a little up from time to time if they normally keep 38 percent of it.
Sounds like a miscue, and they gave you the FSC that a broker would get.

Dont know where your comming from Dave.My fsc is as FECC as posted,turning the fuel cost to 1.20 per gallon.If they get more than this thats ok too,as im getting the fsc for every dispatched mile,not as before on only loaded miles.The only broker loads ive had was an nlm that was taking me home.I dont know about the straight trucks,but my loads are direct from the customer,sure some are disconted,but im averaging over 2 bucks a mile,who cares.

 

[davekc]

I think you misunderstood my post. I was refering to non contracted Fedex partners.

 

[nightcreacher]

I think you misunderstood my post. I was refering to non contracted Fedex partners.

oops my bad,sorry.I took it as a negative reply

 

[ATeam]

While we feel the fuel surcharge is keeping up in our one-truck straight truck operation, and while the surcharge now applies to authorized deadhead miles as well as loaded miles, high fuel prices are changing our behavior.

We are now more aware of the difference between authorized and personal miles. Where we might have made an out of route trip to get a truck wash before, now we will think about maybe waiting a day or two to get the truck washed while we are on an authorized trip.

Enjoying life on the road, we seldom drive home in the truck. But I am mindful of the folks that go home often. They have to be feeling the effects of the personal miles. As it gets more expensive to go home, getting home less may make expediting less attractive for some, and may become their reason to get out.

I also worry about the effects high fuel prices will have on the transportation industry overall and expediting in particular.
While we receive a fuel surcharge, I have to think that those who have to pay it are looking for ways to reduce shipping costs. Exactly how that will play out over time remains to be seen.